Meaning of hold off in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    hold off

    Definitions

    1. fight to a stand-off

    Examples

    • « Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos back »
  2. 2. wait before acting

    Derived terms

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